Family first! Park Chan Wook can always be counted on for an intense ride - but No Other Choice is one of his most relatable films (particularly in my demographic!)
Who wouldn’t go as far as they could for their truly loving family? What does a system of hyper-competitive capitalism do to a good man - who feels his family is “at war”.
War excuses so many inhumane acts, for the most noble reasons or intentions. The performances in this film quite literally bring the war home. A complete triumph in exploring the psychology when a family man quite literally has no other choice. An incredible performance from Lee Byung Han.
*NYFF with Q&A with Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung Hun.